Partner With Purpose
Align your corporate values with meaningful community impact while developing your workforce pipeline and engaging employees in hands-on giving.
Strategic Partnerships That Benefit Everyone
STE(A)M Truck's corporate partnerships go beyond writing a check. We work with companies to create meaningful collaborations that:
✓ Build Your Talent Pipeline: Introduce students to careers in your industry and develop the skilled workforce you'll need tomorrow
✓ Engage Employees: Give your team meaningful volunteer opportunities that build skills, strengthen culture, and boost morale
✓ Demonstrate Corporate Values: Show stakeholders your commitment to education, equity, and community investment
✓ Increase Visibility: Associate your brand with innovative education and community impact
✓ Create Measurable Impact: Receive detailed reporting on exactly how your partnership changes students' lives
We make it easy. You bring resources and expertise. We handle logistics, curriculum, and student engagement. Together, we create experiences neither of us could deliver alone.
Partnership Models - Find the Right Fit for Your Company
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Invest in Specific Programming
What It Is: Fund programming that serves specific schools, communities, or student populations aligned with your company's mission.
Examples:
Micron Technology sponsors Chip Camp—educator training and student programming exploring semiconductor technology
Nike sponsors sneaker design curriculum connecting students to product design careers
Amazon supports programming at schools near fulfillment centers
What You Get:
Recognition in all program materials and communications
Employee volunteer opportunities at sponsored programs
Impact reporting with student outcomes and success stories
Optional student showcase/presentation at your offices
Brand visibility at events and in media coverage
Investment Range: $25,000 - $100,000+ annually
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Provide Tools and Technology
What It Is: Donate equipment, materials, software licenses, or professional services that directly support programming.
Valuable Contributions:
3D printers, laser cutters, and fabrication equipment
Design software licenses (CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Robotics kits and STEM materials
Art supplies and maker materials
Vehicles for mobile lab transportation
Professional services (marketing, legal, accounting, etc.)
What You Get:
Recognition on equipment and in program spaces
Tax deduction for donated goods/services
Impact reporting showing how donations are used
Volunteer engagement opportunities
Brand visibility
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Activate Your Team
What It Is: Create volunteer experiences where your employees directly engage with students, share expertise, and see impact firsthand.
Examples:
Quarterly volunteer days where teams lead maker workshops
"Lunch and Learn" speaker series connecting students to industry professionals
Mentorship programs pairing employees with student teams
Career exploration events at your facilities
Product design challenges where students solve real company problems
What You Get:
Meaningful team-building experiences
Enhanced company culture and employee satisfaction
Direct connection between employees and community impact
Flexible scheduling to fit your team's calendar
All logistics handled by STE(A)M Truck
Investment Range: $10,000 - $50,000 annually (covers program costs, materials, STE(A)M Truck coordination) text goes here
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Build Your Future Talent Pipeline
What It Is: Co-create programming that exposes students to careers in your industry and develops specific skills your sector needs.
How It Works:
STE(A)M Truck and your team design curriculum connecting to your industry
Students complete projects using your industry's tools/processes
Your employees serve as guest speakers, mentors, and judges
Top students gain internship opportunities or career pathway support
Long-term partnership builds talent pipeline over multiple years
Industries We've Worked With:
Manufacturing & semiconductor (Micron)
Product design & fashion (Nike)
Coatings & materials science (PPG)
Logistics & technology (Amazon)
What You Get:
Students with foundational skills in your industry
Enhanced employer brand among diverse talent
First access to promising students for internships/hiring
Detailed curriculum aligned to your industry needs
Multi-year impact and relationship building
Investment Range: $50,000 - $250,000+ annually
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Amplify Individual Employee Donations
What It Is: Match employee donations to STE(A)M Truck, doubling their impact and encouraging philanthropic culture.
How to Set It Up: Many companies use platforms like Benevity or have internal matching programs. Add STE(A)M Truck to your approved nonprofits list.
Our Information:
Legal Name: Community Guilds Inc. d/b/a STE(A)M Truck
EIN: 46-3220762
Category: Education, Youth Development, STEM
What You Get:
Easy way to support employee philanthropic interests
Enhanced company culture
Tax benefits
Recognition as a matching gift partner
Investment Range: Based on employee giving
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Thank you to our corporate partners whose vision and investment make STE(A)M Truck possible.
Partnership Benefits Summary
What Every Corporate Partner Receives:
✓ Measurable Impact: Detailed reporting on students served, skills developed, and outcomes achieved
✓ Brand Visibility: Recognition on website, social media, program materials, annual reports, and events
✓ Employee Engagement: Meaningful volunteer opportunities and connection to community impact
✓ Stakeholder Stories: Photos, videos, and testimonials you can share with customers, investors, and community
✓ Tax Benefits: 501(c)(3) tax deduction for financial and in-kind contributions
✓ Customization: Partnerships designed around your goals, timeline, and budget
✓ Expert Partnership Management: Dedicated staff ensuring smooth collaboration and maximum impact
How to Get Started
Build a Partnership That Works for You
Step 1: Initial Conversation Schedule a call to discuss your company's goals, interests, and resources. We'll explore how STE(A)M Truck can help you achieve corporate social responsibility objectives while making real student impact.
Step 2: Proposal Development We'll create a customized partnership proposal outlining programming, investment, timeline, and expected outcomes.
Step 3: Agreement & Launch Finalize partnership terms and begin programming. We handle all logistics, communications, and coordination.
Step 4: Ongoing Engagement Regular updates, volunteer opportunities, and impact reporting keep your team connected to the work.
Step 5: Evaluation & Renewal Annual review of outcomes and discussion of continuing or expanding the partnership.
Ready to explore partnership?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What size companies do you partner with? A: All sizes! We've worked with Fortune 500 companies and local small businesses. We tailor partnerships to fit your capacity and goals.
Q: Can partnerships be multi-year? A: Absolutely—and we prefer them! Multi-year commitments allow deeper impact and stronger relationships.
Q: Do you work with companies outside Metro Atlanta? A: Yes, especially if your company has a Georgia presence or connection. Remote employee volunteering and national partnerships are possible.
Q: How is our investment used? A: Funds support program delivery (educators, materials, equipment), partnership coordination, impact measurement, and organizational capacity to sustain quality programming.
Q: Will we receive a tax deduction? A: Yes, STE(A)M Truck is a 501(c)(3) public charity. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Q: Can we customize a partnership to our industry? A: Absolutely! Our most successful partnerships connect students to your specific industry through customized curriculum and projects.
Contact Our Partnerships Team
Ready to explore how your company can invest in Georgia's future workforce while engaging employees and demonstrating corporate values? Let's start a conversation.
Contact: Darius Williams, Director of Partnerships
Email: darius@steamtruck.org
